The first thing to understand if you are starting out in guitar is that there are three basic types of guitar:
What is a Classical Guitar?
Also called nylon-string guitars, this is the type approved in most school music programs. They are perfect guitars for beginners and small children because the strings are soft. They also come in 3/4, 1/2 and even tiny 1/4 size, great for all ages. They are inexpensive and can also take a few bumps from the little-ies.
What is an Acoustic Guitar?
The most popular guitar for adults, they have steel strings which may suit slightly older kids and adults. They produce a loud, resonant sound popular in country, pop and rock music and they go great with singing along.
What is an Electric Guitar?
An electric guitar usually has a thinner body and is played through an amplifier. This means you can turn it up (or down). You can buy packs that include the guitar and the amplifier, and even a whole bunch of accessories like a strap, picks, capo and more. They produce the rocky sounds used in rock and metal bands and would be the best choice for a person who thinks they want to be in a band and play guitar solos.
Browse this section to choose a guitar that's ideal for a beginner.
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The Les Paul Junior is part of Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection and is based on the 1950s classic that has been a staple of rock for over six decades. Featuring a Mahogany body in Vintage Tobacco Sunburst finish, a single dogear P-90 PRO™ single coil pickup, a Lightning Bar wrap around bridge, and Epiphone Deluxe Vintage tuners.
The new Epiphone SG-Special VE™ is a great way for new players to discover a rock classic at a price anyone can afford. Featuring Epiphone open-coil humbuckers with Ceramic Magnets and available in five beautiful Vintage Worn finishes.
The Kramer Focus VT-211S is part of the Kramer Original Collection and is an ideal way to start your Kramer story! Featuring two powerful Kramer Alnico 5 SC-1 singlecoil pickups, a Kramer Alnico 5 humbucker, a 5-way pickup selector switch, and a Kramer Traditional tremolo.
The Kramer Focus VT-211S is part of the Kramer Original Collection and is an ideal way to start your Kramer story! Featuring two powerful Kramer Alnico 5 SC-1 singlecoil pickups, a Kramer Alnico 5 humbucker, a 5-way pickup selector switch, and a Kramer Traditional tremolo.
The Kramer Focus VT-211S is part of the Kramer Original Collection and is an ideal way to start your Kramer story! Featuring two powerful Kramer Alnico 5 SC-1 singlecoil pickups, a Kramer Alnico 5 humbucker, a 5-way pickup selector switch, and a Kramer Traditional tremolo.
Epiphone presents the new Les Paul Studio LT™, an incredible introduction to the world’s greatest electric guitar that is affordable for everyone. The Les Paul Studio LT™ has all the classic “Les Paul” features including a carved Mahogany top, powerful Zebra-Coil Ceramic humbuckers, and a Mahogany neck with an easy-to-play tapered neck joint.